Dvorak Lesson 15: Learn to Type ; & : Keys

This typing lesson will teach you the ; and : keys. The semi-colon (;) is between two related clauses (that could be full sentences) in place of a conjuction (like 'and'); the colon(:) usually begins a list or explanation. If you already know the keyboard, try our our alphabet drills or misspelled words drills for more relevant practice exercises.

Instructions:

dvorak keyboard with letters . and , highlighted

Sample Data Entry Test Prompt

aaa a;a aaa a;a ;a; a;a aaa a;a ;;; a;a ;a; ;a; a;a ;;; aaa a:a aaa a:a :a: :a: a;a aaa a:a ::: a:a :a: ;a: a:a ::: They like: cod; chard; sage; dill; persimmon. It requires: citron; cheese; squash; ice cream; turnip. Ingredients: black-eyed peas; chicken; prunes; dill; tuna. We need: lime; cheese; rice; Gouda cheese; oranges. My favorites are: licorice; butter beans; popcorn; Edam cheese; walnut. It requires: blood orange; cassava; rhubarb; currants; parsley. Ingredients: mushrooms; butter; scallops; honey; toffee. They like: beets; celery; prunes; iceberg lettuce; toast. It requires: lollipop; cassava; shallots; grapes; parsley.

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